Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,893.56, 195,847.23 and 85,294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 141,893.56, 195,847.23 and 85,294 is: 117,726.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,893.56 : 195,847.23 = 85,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,893.56/195,847.23 = 85,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,893.56x = 195,847.23 × 85,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,893.56x = 16,704,593,635.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,704,593,635.62/141,893.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,726.23
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